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The 5th Quarter Podcast with Sandy Adams

By: Sandy Adams Creative Group
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  • Summary

  • A podcast that delves into the lives of retired athletes as they navigate the uncharted waters of life after their competitive careers end.

    Host, Sandy Adams, brings forth captivating interviews, sharing the stories of athletes who transitioned into new endeavors, discovered their purpose beyond sports, and the highs and lows along the way.

    Plus a new mini series "On The Sideline" with conversations with current athletes and people working in the sports world.
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  • Ep 51 On The Sideline | Dr. Keith B Wood and The Memphis Red Sox Legacy

    Ep 51 On The Sideline | Dr. Keith B Wood and The Memphis Red Sox Legacy
    Jul 17 2024

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    Ever wondered how a baseball team could intertwine itself into the fabric of a community and lift it up?

    The Memphis Red Sox did just that from 1920 to 1959.

    Discover the remarkable legacy of the Memphis Red Sox, one of the most influential Negro League teams, with our guest Dr. Keith B. Wood.

    In this episode, you'll learn how the Red Sox created a cultural phenomenon that transcended sports during the Jim Crow era. Dr. Wood reveals untold stories and fascinating insights from his latest book, "The Memphis Red Sox: A Negro League's History," shedding light on the team's unique impact compared to more famous counterparts like the Kansas City Monarchs and Pittsburgh Crawfords.


    Dr. Wood also shares his personal journey from educator and coach to historian, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and compassion in teaching. His reflections on different educational environments and coaching roles illustrate universal lessons about caring for students from all walks of life.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Ep. 50 Vickie Finch: Love, Career & Basketball with Larry Finch

    Ep. 50 Vickie Finch: Love, Career & Basketball with Larry Finch
    Jul 10 2024

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    Her story in her own words. In this episode, Vickie Finch opens up about her life, intertwined with the remarkable career of her late husband, Coach Larry Finch. From their youth growing up in Orange Mound, the years at Melrose High School, then Memphis State, the short time in Alabama and their return home to […]

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    Subscribe for more stories of change and resilience from retired athletes, current athletes and others in the sports world.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Ep. 49 Kenneth Moody | Basketball

    Ep. 49 Kenneth Moody | Basketball
    Jul 3 2024

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    His story in his own words. How do you handle other people’s opinions about your career path? In this episode, I chat with Ken Moody, former Memphis State basketball player, to discuss his inspiring journey. Growing up in Memphis as the youngest of 11 children with a single mom, Ken found basketball as his ticket […]

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    Follow The 5th Quarter Podcast:
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    Subscribe for more stories of change and resilience from retired athletes, current athletes and others in the sports world.

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    1 hr
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